Mahua Moitra denies Bengal govt cover-up in doctor rape-murder case
criticises BJP over 'gungi-gudiya' remark
Kolkata: Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra has dismissed allegations of a cover-up in the investigation into the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on August 9. In a video message posted on X (formerly Twitter), Moitra defended the West Bengal government's actions and responded to BJP’s criticism of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and other female representatives.
Moitra emphasized that there is no systematic cover-up, stating, "The story that the state government and elected representatives are involved in a cover-up is absolutely false." She added that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who was out of Kolkata at the time, had contacted the victim’s family and visited them within 12 hours of her return.
The TMC MP also slammed BJP leaders for calling Mamata Banerjee and other female MPs "Gungi Gudiya" (mute dolls), pointing out that Mamata Banerjee has always stood for women’s causes and that the political narrative is unjust.
Moitra expressed grief over the tragic incident and acknowledged the public's fear and anger, noting that it is important to separate facts from propaganda. Meanwhile, protests continue across the country, with the Indian Medical Association (IMA) announcing a 24-hour withdrawal of non-essential services on August 17 in solidarity with the victim.
The police have arrested the prime suspect based on CCTV footage, and 19 individuals have been taken into custody following vandalism at the hospital premises. The CBI is leading the investigation.
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4 workers die after being buried under coal slurry in Jharkhand's Dhanbad
Dhanbad (Jharkhand) (PTI): At least four workers died after being buried under coal slurry in Jharkhand's Dhanbad district on Saturday, a police official said.
The incident took place at Moonidih coal washery in the command area of Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL).
"Bodies of all four workers were dug out of debris during a rescue operation," Putki police station in-charge Waqar Hussain told PTI.
The incident took place when coal slurry was being loaded into trucks by workers, during which a large chunk of slurry fell and trapped several workers underneath, officials said.
The deceased have been identified as Manik Bauri, Dinesh Bauri, Deepak Bauri, and Hemlal Gope.
Meanwhile, the family members of the deceased and local villagers placed the bodies in front of the washery gate and began a protest.
They demanded compensation, jobs for dependents and action against those responsible for the incident.
Police and administration officials are trying to pacify the protesters, an official said.
